The taming of the bicycle
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The publishing house "Nigma" is published by a large collection of stories by Mark Twain "Taming of a bicycle". They are united by a brilliant sense of humor of the author, his whip satire and an unmistakable flair on the topics interesting to readers.
Written about a hundred years ago, these short stories today do not lose relevance. Type, witty described by Mark Twain, and in the 21st century are found at least than at the end of the 19th century. With his inherent sense of humor, Twain parodies of smug politicians, pompous bureaucrats and newspaper men who pretend to be specialists, protesting against stupid prohibitions, hypocrisy and “lying for salvation”. In his sketches, he is often sarcastic, but never evil: an attentive reader will easily distinguish his sincere smile behind the rows of lines and hearing a good -natured laugh.
Many autobiographical stories. The event saturated with events often threw Mark Twain with a topic for creativity. "How I edited an agricultural newspaper", "How I acted as an agent for tourist service", "when I served as a secretary", "My first exploits in the newspaper field" and even "how I was chosen to the governors" - we will see in these stories Real life, we hear living voices.
About the illustrator:
Anastasia Bazanova - an illustrator artist. Graduated from the Institute. I.E. Repina, workshop of book graphics under the leadership of A. A. Pakhomov. Since 2003, a member of the Union of Artists of St. Petersburg. In 2001, she won the Personal Grants contest “Muse of Petersburg”. In 2007, she was awarded the anniversary medal of the Russian Academy of Arts. She collaborated with the publishers Holy Mountain and Swing. He is engaged in painting, graphics, monumental art. Member of Russian and international exhibitions.
For secondary school age
Written about a hundred years ago, these short stories today do not lose relevance. Type, witty described by Mark Twain, and in the 21st century are found at least than at the end of the 19th century. With his inherent sense of humor, Twain parodies of smug politicians, pompous bureaucrats and newspaper men who pretend to be specialists, protesting against stupid prohibitions, hypocrisy and “lying for salvation”. In his sketches, he is often sarcastic, but never evil: an attentive reader will easily distinguish his sincere smile behind the rows of lines and hearing a good -natured laugh.
Many autobiographical stories. The event saturated with events often threw Mark Twain with a topic for creativity. "How I edited an agricultural newspaper", "How I acted as an agent for tourist service", "when I served as a secretary", "My first exploits in the newspaper field" and even "how I was chosen to the governors" - we will see in these stories Real life, we hear living voices.
About the illustrator:
Anastasia Bazanova - an illustrator artist. Graduated from the Institute. I.E. Repina, workshop of book graphics under the leadership of A. A. Pakhomov. Since 2003, a member of the Union of Artists of St. Petersburg. In 2001, she won the Personal Grants contest “Muse of Petersburg”. In 2007, she was awarded the anniversary medal of the Russian Academy of Arts. She collaborated with the publishers Holy Mountain and Swing. He is engaged in painting, graphics, monumental art. Member of Russian and international exhibitions.
For secondary school age
Author:
Author:Twain Mark
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Children's Book
- Category:Humor & Entertainment
Series:
Series: Reading with enthusiasm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-4335-0803-3
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